Low Padre Island crowds on Labor Day puzzle locals
Texas holiday travelers surged statewide but South Padre Island drew few visitors over Labor Day. Cameron County Parks Director Larry Allen cites early school start and typical Labor Day patterns as reasons for small crowds. He notes missed hotel bookings and litter cleanup as local fallout and laments reduced tourist dollars for area businesses.
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Watch That Bird It May Cost you an Extra $200
A Texas legal digest explains the state protects many bird species under game and unprotected lists. It notes recent changes effective Sept 1 1969 narrowed unprotected birds to a shortened lineup including English sparrows grackles ravens red winged blackbirds cowbirds and crows with a defense clause for domestic animals.
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Firemen Urging Local Proposals
Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department seeks more local participation in its bi weekly meetings. The 22 member group invites anyone to attend the 7 p.m. sessions to share suggestions or concerns about department operations. All meetings are open to the public.
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Tax Group Pushes Equality And Low Rate Of Taxation
Port Isabel Taxpayers League seeks equal and uniform taxation across property classes. It argues real and personal property should be valued at true market value and assessed by qualified staff. The group criticizes vessel valuation plans, cites a 1960 formula, and warns of potential consequences if shrimp industry assets are taxed below market value.
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The Lighthouse View on Modern Music Festivals
Bill Young surveys the rise of rock and pop festivals from Newport to Woodstock and Isle of Wight. He notes large crowds, youth culture, better education, and the incorporation of jazz elements into pop as part of a broader social and artistic shift while acknowledging anxiety about world events.
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Five Day Forecast Temperature Dip With Weekend Rain
Temperatures will run one to five degrees below normal highs of 91 to 97 and lows of 71 to 74 with no major changes expected. Heavy precipitation is indicated, primarily over the weekend.
Traffic Law Changes Target Unwary Texas Drivers
Austin DPS director Speir announces Sept 1 effective dates for new right of way and following too closely rules. New rules require traffic to stay right, yield at intersections, and keep an assured distance. Enforcement will begin Sept 1 with stricter lane use on multi lane and divided highways.
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